Only 333 pieces are to be manufactured.
[Tatra 603MB 1961 (Czech Republic)]
--In 1961 Tatra designed a 13-seater minibus.
――Three rows of three-seater seats, two one-seater seats in the middle, and a two-seater bench seat were installed in the front.
――Since the car body was very low, getting on and off may have been a little troublesome.
--While the front passengers could comfortably board from both sides, the rear passengers could only board from the right side door.
――I could only put a small piece of baggage under the back seat through the two-part back door.
――The fact that there is very little space for loading suitcases and bags has shown from the beginning that the minibus was intended for local transportation, not for long-term travel.
--While engineers are working on the chassis and body at the Bratislava factory, the engine problem has been improved over time.
--The 603 V8 engine for luxury cars will be used, and the output of the 2.5L air-cooled gasoline engine is 95hp, which has been produced since 1956.
――It is said that the prototype built with this engine had a maximum speed of 120km / h, which was extremely high in the minibus at that time.
――In contrast to the high-end sedan whose drive is located behind, the designer installed it experimentally on the front axle of the bus.
――It is not known whether the consideration is due to the low flat floor of the boarding area or whether the cooling air supply system plays a role.
--A large chrome-plated front grille rises forward, promising to supply air to the engine.
――The company name TATRA was installed across the front part with large chrome-plated letters.
--Internally, the development vehicle was given an identification number of 603MB.
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